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Celebrating life at Barchester
We celebrate life through everything we do, from our thoughtful experiences and activities to our delicious food. We offer the latest technology as well as sensory engagement to nurture the wellbeing of our residents. With a wide variety of tailored activities and events we make sure our residents have the best physical, mental, spiritual and social stimulation, all bespoke to them. Take a look at what we’ve been up to…
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Fun and Games at Magnolia Court
Our residents enjoyed a fun-filled morning taking part in a Lifesize Touch Plus session, combining mental and physical activity with hand-eye coordination and plenty of laughter.
It was lovely to see so many residents getting involved, with relatives and staff joining in too. There was lots of encouragement and a little friendly competition as everyone had a go at the different interactive games and challenges.
Things became particularly entertaining when our General Manager decided to put his knowledge to the test with a football quiz. Unfortunately, he soon discovered it was American football and his final score of 20% caused plenty of amusement amongst our residents!
It was a thoroughly enjoyable morning and a great way to keep minds and bodies active while bringing everyone together for some good-natured fun.
Celebrating our Housekeepers
Last week we celebrated Housekeeping Appreciation Week, so we wanted to shine a very well-deserved spotlight on our wonderful housekeeping team! From keeping our home clean, fresh and welcoming to making sure every little detail is taken care of, our housekeeping team play such an important part in creating a place that feels comfortable and truly homely for our residents.
Ageless Mobility Talk
Dog Show
Thank you from Hilton Park
A Trip Back to the Music Hall
Our regular historian Colin took us back to the golden days of the music hall this week, with a fascinating look at how this hugely popular form of entertainment began and evolved.
There were plenty of familiar names and faces along the way, including Charlie Chaplin and Sir George Robey, as Colin explored some of the famous performers who entertained music hall audiences.
From comedy and song to the variety acts that packed theatres across the country, there was lots to discover and plenty for our residents to talk about.
As always, Colin brought the subject to life with photographs, film clips and some great stories from the past.
The Rose Water Rumble Games!
Giant Jenga, Connect 4 and a lot of friendly rivalry have taken over Rose Water Place this week for the Rosewater Rumble Games Challenge. Our Lifestyle Co-ordinator, Georgia Williams, put the series together so residents could enjoy some lively, good-natured competition. Tournaments have been running across the home, with tense matches, sneaky moves and plenty of laughter. At the Jenga tower, resident ambassador Rod studied every block before making his move, and steady hands were very much needed. The Rumble crown is still up for grabs, and we can't wait to find out who takes it home.
